Dear Editor, I have been so disappointed with the disrespect that those campaigning for Dan Myslakowski have shown our community in the past weeks. They seem to be placing signs wherever they feel like it, without regard for the ordinance, or more importantly the rights of the property owners. Several well-respected members of our community […]
Clarkston Chrysler Jeep participated with 39 other Chrysler Jeep superstores across southeast Michigan to raise $87,400 in tsunami relief funds targeted to the rebuilding of the Sri Lanka village of Galle. All funds are donated through the Salvation Army of Southeast Michigan. The amount came from donations of $25 for each new vehicle sold or […]
Treasurer Curt Carson hopes to keep liquor licenses in the community to encourage businesses to stay within Independence Township. The number of liquor licenses state law allows in a community is based on population, and Independence Township has already issued its total of 23 licenses. Those hoping to serve beer, wine, or liquor in their […]
Attracting business to Independence Township was a top priority to all the candidates at the League of Women Voters? debate, Oct. 22. ‘There’s no silver bullet,? said Republican trustee candidate David Lohmeier who pointed out the ‘planning commission and appropriate zoning is critical? for business growth. Democrat candidates Kevin Bushroe and Joe Wauldron said developing […]
Dear Editor, We would like to say thanks to Alice Young for all her help with’tax advice to our family in a time of need.? Alice in so honest and trustworthy, we would count on her for the years we’ve known her personally, and the continued gifts she’brings’to the township of her talents and expertise […]
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the theft of two vehicles apparently stolen from a local dealership’s body shop while a night custodial crew was on duty. Deputies responded to Bowman Chevrolet on Feb. 10 after the body shop manager reported that a Ford Mustang convertible and a Chevrolet Impala were missing. Another dealership […]
In November 2004, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office began offering free drug and alcohol screening kits to parents at their headquarters office in Pontiac. Drug kits are now available at local sheriff substations. Kits may be picked up Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment on a first-come, first-served basis. […]
Superstorm Sandy made her presence felt all the way to downtown Clarkston, Tuesday, knocking out power throughout the area. Clarkston schools and the Clarkston Independence District Library were closed as high winds knocked trees onto power lines. DTE reported 70,000 customers in the region had no electricity. Drivers treated the Main Street intersection like a […]
Dear Editor, On August 5, we will have the opportunity to select the next Orion Township Supervisor. I encourage you to vote for Matthew Gibb. I have served with Matthew on various boards and committees and have found him to be a reasonable person who has the best interests of the community at heart. I […]
Dear Editor, Friends, neighbors and pharmacy customers, which I have served for over 15 years at the corner of Baldwin and Waldon. Mary and I are writing this letter to let you know that we are enthusiastically supporting Dan Myslakowski for Orion Township Supervisor. Dan has been very active in our community for over 20 […]